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Rochester, NY- Around 3:45pm, on October 31, an Officer was at a residence on Bartlett Street conducting a follow up investigation into a domestic related issue. The investigation determined that 51-year old Kina Wilcox was under arrest for Custodial Interference. Wilcox pulled away from the Officer and began to hit him, including pulling the corded microphone from his radio and striking him with it. Additionally, Wilcox’s 18-year old daughter, Kahmyia Coats entered the room

Who: RCSD students and their families What: Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway When: Monday, November 4, 2025, 3 p.m. Where: Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School 625 Scio Street, Rochester, NY 14605 *Please note: this event is not open to the public; it is reserved for pre-registered RCSD families. Details: The Rochester City School District’s Office of Parent Engagement and Transportation Department, in partnership with Monroe Transportation and its sister brand, Durham Schoo

On October 31, 2025, at about 10: 30 p.m., officers were called to 25 Lewis St. for the report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, they found 27-year-old Lejend Watson (City of Rochester resident) in the upstairs apartment dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. It appears nobody actually lives in the upstairs apartment at 25 Lewis St., but that it is a location where drugs are sold from. Watson was known to hang out there. There are currently no suspects in

Rochester, NY - On November 2nd, 2025, at about 1:50 a.m., officers responded to the area of Gothic St. near the park for the report of gunshots fired. When officers arrived, they found 31-year- old Kitana Kendrick had been shot at least one time. She was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by AMR and was pronounced dead a short time after arrival. During the course of the investigation thus far, it has been determined there was an argument that escalated to the gunshots

The Rochester Board of Education’s October 30 meeting drew a full house — and for good reason. After months of frustration over payroll chaos, Rochester City School District (RCSD) employees came forward to share exactly what it’s been like living with the fallout from the district’s new Oracle payroll system. The tone was emotional, honest, and at times, tense, as teachers, aides, and staff described missing paychecks, incorrect deductions, and mounting financial stress. Sin

Raising the Barcode, Inc. held its 4th Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at La Luna Restaurant in Rochester. Founded by Brittany Read, the nonprofit organization aims to help students transition into young professionals through mentorship and career development programs. Read, a 2016 graduate of Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School and a 2020 graduate of Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in legal, strategic and management communications, began hosting coll

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov . Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to the time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100. BP#1003-25 Replacement

President Donald J. Trump on Thursday night publicly urged Senate Republicans to scrap the legislative filibuster—a long‐standing Senate rule requiring 60 votes to advance many pieces of legislation—in an effort to break the stalemate that has extended the federal government shutdown into its 30th day. President Donald J. Trump In a post on his social-media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote: “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR – INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER AND

ROCHESTER - Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco on Friday announced several measures the nonprofit is taking to respond to the growing crisis of thousands of Rochester-area residents losing access to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Without a resolution to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November will pause for more than 155,000 residents living in Foodlink’s 10-county service area. Many local residents are seeki

Rochester, NY- We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Grand Opening Celebration of Kiki Michelle, LLC. in conjunction with Carki Global, a 501C3 — a powerful new space designed to inspire, empower, and connect our community. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Time: 10AM - 6PM (Ribbon Cutting @ 12PM) Location: 1969 East Ridge Road (REAR) Rochester, NY 14622 This is more than just a ribbon-cutting — it’s a celebration of vision, community, and impact.

What: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church will host the fall concert, “From Memphis to Hollywood: A Gala Celebration of Jazz” on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4pm. Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz and Memphis, the hometown of Senior Pastor Rickey B. Harvey, Sr., the program will feature a variety of songs, instrumental selections, and film scores by Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Quincy Jones, Louis Prima, Leslie Bricusse, Miklós Rózsa, Florence Price, George Gershwin, and Hoagy C

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello joined local leaders this week to warn residents about delays and upcoming changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the federal government shutdown continues. Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello County officials said SNAP benefits scheduled for release on Nov. 1 will be delayed, impacting more than 104,000 Monroe County residents — including over 37,000 children and 22,000 seniors. The county’s SNAP program